Pat Rupiper
The first meeting of the combined councils – Environmental, Gardening and Landscape Design was held at the 2019 GCO Convention. The former councils are now dissolved. The purpose of combining the councils is to be courteous of members’ time. There will now be two meetings a year. Much of the subject matter overlaps between the schools.
The objectives of the OTCC are to protect the environment, to increase knowledge in horticulture and to promote interest in landscape design. The OTCC will strive to advance the study of the earth, gardening, and landscape design by encouraging and promoting attendance at Environmental, Gardening and Landscape Design Schools of the National Garden Club, Inc. (NGC).
If you are an accredited consultant, we invite you to join our organized association of the three schools consultants (environmental, gardening and landscape design).
Ohio Tri-Consultants Council Officers
(2025-2027)
President Bert Nero
Vice President Pat Rupiper
Treasurer Carol Johnson
Secretary Gwenn Zoeller
Contact Bert Nero for more information about OTCC bertnero@gmail.com
Annual Dues $15.00
Minutes from the September 11, 2026 meeting
Next meeting: June 15, 2027
FORM 7 REQUIRED FOR REFRESHERS tri-schools-form-7
UPCOMING SCHOOLS:
Gardening School 4 January 2027 (date to be determined)
Landscape Design Course 1 February 2027 (date to be determined)
Environmental School 1 March 1 & 2, 2027
National Garden Clubs additional information https://gardenclub.org/our-schools